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Image of the south facade of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

The Getty: Museums of the World, The Rijksmuseum

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch

Event Details:

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses over a million objects. This class focuses on Dutch Golden Age art (1575–1675), featuring masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals, along with ...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses over a million objects. This class focuses on Dutch Golden Age art (1575–1675), featuring masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals, along with other notable artists of the era.

calculator with receipts

Spread Joy and Save Money - Holiday Budgeting (Online)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch

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The holiday season can be full of joy, but also full of stress. If the upcoming holiday season has you feeling stressed financially, join us to learn how to maximize your dollars a...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The holiday season can be full of joy, but also full of stress. If the upcoming holiday season has you feeling stressed financially, join us to learn how to maximize your dollars and create a memorable gift-giving season.

Lots of puzzle pieces in shades of blue

Seasonal Puzzle Swap: Piece by Piece!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

Event Details:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13!Get ready to cozy up with a new puzzle (or a few!) during our  Seasonal Puzzle Swap. Whether you're puzzling through chilly eveni...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13!

Fir branch with snow, a sprig of red berries and a small pinecone

Holiday Celebration at Central

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Branch at Central Branch

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Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, crafts, and family fun! Enjoy a lively performance by Two Rivers Chamber Music, blending classical favorites with modern hits, foll...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, crafts, and family fun!

Winter night scene with trees, snow and stars

The Longest Night (All Ages and Families)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adultListen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.Ticket required.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adult

Listen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.

Ticket required.

hands wrapping small gifts on a table

How to Wrap (Almost) Anything (ages 10+)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch

Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own.  

White masquerade mask with white feather

Bridgerton Tea Party

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? We cordially invite all fans to kick off the social season with a Bridgerton-themed tea party. Costumes are highly encou...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? 

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Howard County Seed Library

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

Hold for Maryland Zoo Program

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Central Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature

Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition (all ages)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Learn about a different species each week.  Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations and exploration.

The Longest Night (All Ages and Families)

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adult

Listen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.

Ticket required.

Howard County Seed Library

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

Animal Track Stories (Ages 6-11) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

45 minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class start time. 

Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition (all ages)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Learn about a different species each week.  Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations and exploration.

Howard County Seed Drive

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

What can gardeners do in the cold of winter when the ground is frozen? Dig into sustainable gardening and help stock our community Seed Library! 

Owl Pellet Dissection (ages 7-10) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 7-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.  

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Solar System Science (Ages 8-10) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 8-10.  45 minutes. Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class time.

Make a Bird Feeder (5-10 years) TK

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month by learning about the birds in your backyard and making a bird feeder with natural elements including sun butter and birdseed. Dress for mess.

Master Gardener: Gardening for Health

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spending time in the garden not only benefits your landscape, but it can also enhance your physical and mental health.

Read with a Ranger (families)

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 min.  Ticket required.

Read with a Ranger (Families; recommended ages 2-10; ages 2-7 with adult)

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min. TK